As with any other allergy, the nature and severity of the reaction should be considered when choosing the type of contrast material and when determining the need for a premedication regimen. Seafood allergy should not of itself be regarded as an absolute contraindication to the administration of IV contrast material.
Learner's definition of PANCREAS. [count]. : a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human./ËpaeÅkriËaetÉªk/ ËpÃ¦ÅkriËÃ¦tÉªk. adjective a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human.
The pancreas is a long flattened gland located deep in the belly (abdomen). Because the pancreas isnât seen or felt in our day to day lives, most people don't know as much about the pancreas as they do about other parts of their bodies. The pancreas is, however, a vital part of the digestive system and a critical controller of blood sugar levels.